Andy weirs follow up to the martian is coming in november. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the martian with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Our only goal is to provide information on the best moviesfilms available on netflix around the world. The martian 2015, starring matt damon and directed by ridley scott, based the equally excellent book by andy weir. Matt damon and his martian costars reveal the totally. One movie that has come to mind during this crisis is also a personal favorite of mine from the last five years. In this 2015 science fiction movie, matt damon stars as mark watney whos an astronaut presumed dead and was left behind on the planet mars.
Im a huge fan of matt damon, and he is great in the martian, as is the mass of supporting cast in space and on earth. Drew goddard screenplay by, andy weir based on the novel by. Matt damons a superhero of science in ridley scotts survival saga this captivating red planet adventure reminds us. Matthew paige damon was born on october 8, 1970, in boston, massachusetts, to kent. This is a regularly updated list with movies, series and documentaries with matt damon on netflix. The rest of weirs story is a dream for anyone writing to entertain themselves. During a manned mission to mars, astronaut mark watney matt damon is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. Matt damon, jessica chastain, kristen wiig, jeff daniels, michael pena. Theres a joke making its way around the internet, saying with saving private ryan, interstellar and now the martian, we are spending way too much money rescuing matt damon. The martian year 2015 genre drama scifi adventure type movies idmb rating 8. The martian critics consensus smart, thrilling, and surprisingly funny, the martian offers a faithful adaptation of the bestselling book that brings out the best in leading man matt damon and. The last time we saw matt damon on the big screen, he was stranded on a barren planet in interstellar, with a nasty case of space madness to boot.
Decent movie but make sure you read the book after. The martian on dvd january 2016 starring matt damon, jessica chastain, kate mara, kristen wiig. Details include the date it was added to uk netflix, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Easily one of the strongest aspects of the martian is the fantastic, starstudded ha ha, space jokes cast. Matt damon gives you a character that you care about. The martian bloopers gag reel 2015 matt damon youtube. Why the martian is the perfect film and book during. Matthew paige damon born october 8, 1970 is an american actor, film producer and screenwriter. Matt damon as mark watney jessica chastain as melissa lewis. Watching a man struggle for survival in a barren martian wasteland sounds pretty grim, but according to the golden globes. Hes stranded on a barren planet, and help is millions of miles away. Martin scorsese directs this netflix original comedy special exploring the enduring legacy of emmywinning.
The movie is an adaptation of andy weirs novel of the same name. Andy weir is best known for the martian, his online book that became a bestseller and then an oscarnominated film directed by ridley scott and starring matt damon. How scientifically accurate the matt damon movie really is. Matt damon reveals how he achieved his performance in the. Rent matt damon movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. A whirlwind christmas romance builds as cynical dash and optimistic lily trade notes in a book they. Abandoned on the surface of mars, an astronaut presumed dead after a dust storm struggles to survive on the hostile planet and send a message home. Lets talk about the marvelous ending of the martian. Watney survived in the hostile environment and with only limited supplies, he finds a way to signal to others that he is still alive. According to comicbookmovie, during a manned mission. The stranded whatney confronts the many problems that stand in his way of survival on the red planet.
Upon finding watneys signal, nasa and his crew members collaborate to find a way to rescue. Matt damon stars as mark watney, a nasa astronaut accidentally left behind on mars when his crew thinks he died during an emergency evacuation. Matt damon and his martian costars reveal the totally, totally ridiculous way their zerogravity shots were faked this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Matt damon, jessica chastain, kristen wiig, michael pena, sebastian stan, kate mara, jeff daniels, chiwetel ejiofor, sean bean category. Netflix uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. Is matt damons new film the martian based on fact or fiction.
With cabin in the woods and lost writer drew godard adapting the book, star matt damon bringing determination, levity, and a boss brand of nerd to the proceedings, the martian is one of the. The actor explains how ridley scott allowed him to give such an emotional performance during the climax of the martian. Rent the martian 2015 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The martian is not a movie to glass over details, while the book details every nail biting moment, the movie throws a fair amount in too. Were big fans and so is netflix, the streaming service now offering some solid damon hits. Actor matt damon is versatile enough to give outstanding performances in anything from thrillers to dramas to comedies. In the martian, matt damon struggles to survive alone on the desolate surface of the red planet, while nasa tries to explain to the public how it left an astronaut behind. Ridley scotts adaptation of a bestselling novel won golden globes for best picture and best actor matt damon. Matt damon reveals how he achieved his performance in the martian. Is matt damons upcoming film the martian scientific. The film is obviously matt damoncentric, but the depth that the.
With matt damon, jessica chastain, kristen wiig, kate mara. Seeing him take such a vital and dogged role in his survival endears him. Matt damons watch in the martian movie best watch brands hq. Matt damon has a long run of success since his breakout academy awardwinning film good will hunting way back in the middle 90s. Here are the 10 matt damon movies that dvd netflix members have rented the most no surprise that the bourne movies make several appearances. The martian is not a movie to glass over details, while the book. Now movies are supposed to take you to another place. Updated a new short teasertrailer for 20th century foxs new sciencefiction film, the martian, starring matt damon was released on sunday. There are a few hard truths you can learn from both the book and soontobereleased film the martian. Matt damon appears as a stranded astronaut on mars in the film, coming to theaters in november 2015.
Were about to spoil the ending of the martian and the book its based on. An astronaut becomes stranded on mars after his team. Matt damons filmography has had some pretty interesting milestones throughout the years, from awardwinning fare like good will hunting and the martian to box office bombs like the great wall and. At some point, everythings gonna go south on you and youre going to say, this is it. To anyone unfamiliar with either talk about social distancing, here are the broad strokes of the story. The martian, starring matt damon, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated movies of the fall and from the looks of the latest trailer, its easy to see why. Parents need to know that the martian is a scifi space thriller based on andy weirs bestselling novel, a popular book among both adult and teen readers. Ridley scotts adaptation of a bestselling novel won golden globes for. While the martian is scientifically accurate during some parts of the movie, ridley scotts scifi takes speculative liberties with other scenes. I read the book first and it probably rather influenced my impressions from the film. Complete movie list and tv show listing netflixable is not associated with, endorsed by or affiliated with netflix in any way, nor it is it our intention to represent ourselves as netflix. Matt damon full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Ridley scotts film stars matt damon, chiwetel ejiofor, jessica chastain, jeff daniels, kate mara, and donald glover.